Citalopram vs Exenatide

## Citalopram vs Exenatide: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Citalopram** and **Exenatide**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Citalopram**: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI); racemic mixture with escitalopram as active S-enantiomer.

**Exenatide**: Synthetic exendin-4 GLP-1 receptor agonist enhancing glucose-dependent insulin secretion.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Exenatide — 2.4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Exenatide — N/A.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Exenatide — N/A.

**Type**: Citalopram — Small molecule; Exenatide — Protein.